Cavity sliding doors are fantastic. They’re elegant, convenient, space-saving and practical. But these sliding doors tend to have an Achilles heel: their rollers.
We often get called to repair cavity sliding doors and find that the rollers resemble a dog’s breakfast – mashed, bent, broken and beat up.
But that’s why our roller replacement service is key for smooth operation, getting your cavity sliding door back up and running in no time.
Here’s a guide to replacing cavity sliding doors, outlined by Australia’s experts at We Fix Sliding Doors:
What is a cavity sliding door?
Cavity sliding doors are doors that are fixed within a conventional door opening, but slide into a hidden ‘pocket’ or recess within the wall. Unlike glass sliding doors which are used for outdoor areas, cavity sliding doors are for internal spaces and are usually wooden – but can sometimes be made with glass elements too.
Replacing cavity sliding door rollers
Cavity sliding doors often experience problems with their rollers. This is because most cavity sliding doors are fitted with cheap, low-quality rollers made of nylon. We Fix Sliding Doors has an effective method for replacing cavity sliding door rollers:
- Removing the door
First we remove your cavity sliding door using specialised tools.
- Inspecting the rollers
Then, we inspect the rollers to find out what’s causing the jam-up. If they’re simply broken, we replace them. But if there are signs of warping or bending, it could be a problem with the track or cavity itself which we’ll also set about fixing.
- Replacing the rollers with heavy duty ones
Rollers on your cavity sliding door easily become broken – not with our signature heavy duty rollers. Made from stronger materials like stainless steel, these heavy duty rollers provide a smoother, more durable roll.
- Cleaning the cavity
It’s impossible to clean the cavity without removing the sliding door, so we take this opportunity to remove all the accumulated debris that ends up in your cavity. This helps provide an obstacle-free track for your sliding door.
- Reinstalling the door
Then, we reinstall your door and give it a few test runs to make sure it’s sliding optimally before heading off to the next job!
How much does a cavity door roller replacement cost?
Depending on the scale of job that needs doing, it generally costs between $300-500 to replace the rollers on your cavity sliding door – around a third of the cost of replacing the door itself.
We Fix Sliding Doors for cavity roller replacements
At We Fix Sliding Doors, we specialise in all sliding doors – including recessed and cavity doors. We’re renowned across Sydney, Melbourne and Bendigo for outstanding service and workmanship as a team. Using heavy duty rollers as well as the patented Miracle Track Cover with a 10 year warranty, we guarantee you’ll be able to slide your door with one finger after we’ve visited your place. Grab a quote from We Fix Sliding Doors today.
